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03 Oct

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Indian Captain With Axe in Suspected Terror Attempt

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates has described the mid-air attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as an attempted “terrorist” act, saying the co-pilot assaulted Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft. The UAE prosecutor general said the incident occurred inside the cockpit while the Boeing 737 was travelling from Dubai towards Tel Aviv. The statement marks the first time Emirati authorities have publicly characterised the incident as a suspected terrorist attack. The co-pilot has been identified by sources as Omani national Hammam al-Hammami. UAE authorities have not publicly confirmed his…

13 Jun

UAE Refutes Allegations of Financial Assistance to Iran, Urges Media to Verify Facts

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong rebuttal to reports alleging that it facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars to Iran, asserting that the claims are entirely inaccurate and unsupported by facts. In an official communication, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no frozen Iranian assets have been released, transferred or processed through the country's financial channels. The ministry maintained that the reports circulating in sections of the international media are baseless and misleading. The clarification specifically addresses allegations involving an alleged transfer of USD 3 billion to the Islamic Republic of Iran.…

17 Mar

UAE Restores Air Traffic After Temporary Shutdown Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates briefly suspended its airspace operations early Tuesday as regional tensions intensified, but authorities later confirmed that normal flight movement had resumed once the situation was brought under control. Officials said the precautionary step was taken while the country’s defence systems responded to incoming drones and missiles believed to have been launched from Iran. Residents in Dubai reported hearing several loud blasts during the early morning hours as air defence units intercepted aerial threats. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the restriction on air traffic was temporary and lifted shortly after authorities assessed…

03 Mar

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday, March 2, 2026, reached out to popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk to inquire about the safety of his family currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the telephonic conversation, Pannu extended his support to the artist, stating that the Bhagwant Mann-led government stands firmly with the Virk family during this period of geopolitical uncertainty. Pannu informed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation of Punjabis stuck in the Gulf…

27 Sep

Punjab police, CBI extradite Babbar Khalsa International fugitive Parminder Singh from UAE

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab police in coordination with Central Bureau of Investigation, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) fugitive was extradited from UAE. Parminder Singh alias Pindi was wanted by Punjab police in cases related to terror funding, extortion, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The operation was carried out with the close coordination of central agencies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. "The subject had fled from India and had been absconding. The International Police Cooperation Unit…

26 Jul

Men’s Asia Cup 2025 to Take Place in UAE from September 9 to 28

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National Times Bureau, July 26, 2025: The Men’s Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, confirmed Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The announcement, reported by ESPNcricinfo, ends speculation about the venue and participation of key teams, especially India and Pakistan.This edition of the Asia Cup will follow the T20 International (T20I) format and will feature eight teams. The participants include the five full members of the ACC—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—along with associate members UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.The tournament’s return…

08 Jul

UAE Launches Rs 23 Lakh Golden Visa Route for Indians – No Property or Trade Licence Required

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New Delhi/Dubai (National Times): In a major policy shift aimed at deepening bilateral ties and attracting Indian talent, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa route for Indian nationals, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approx. Rs 23.3 lakh), no investment in real estate or trade licence required. This move marks a dramatic departure from the UAE’s earlier Golden Visa rules, which required at least AED 2 million in real estate or a significant business investment to qualify. The new pathway now opens the door for a wider range of Indian…

22 May

UAE and Japan Express Solidarity with India in Global Anti-Terrorism Outreach

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Abu Dhabi/Tokyo, May 22, 2025: In a significant diplomatic initiative, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have expressed strong solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. This comes as part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, aimed at garnering international support against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.A multi-party Indian delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo. Iwaya conveyed Japan's unwavering stance against terrorism, stating that it cannot be justified in any form, and extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.Simultaneously, another delegation headed by Shiv…